Chapter 23 – Destined to Mate the Lycan King

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Everest POV

We were at Blood Moon Pack when I got the phone call about Avalynn. She was alive and being held captive. Sarah had a major role in everything that happened and I was very disappointed in her. I sent a text to my mother to have the guards take Sarah to the underground jail cells. She agreed without a question why.

I found out from Jamie that Ryder left two days in and no one bothered to think of notifying Alpha Michael that he left. Of course no one thought he would go off the rails like this either. Jamie was now the Luna to Blood Moon and she sincerely apologized to me. She and Alpha Alex offered any help that would be needed without asking. I may need that help.

My blood was boiling inside but on the outside I stayed calm. As much as I wanted to rip through everything and everyone I kept my cool. It took everything I had to reign control over my beast.

My phone dinged again and I checked the text, it was from King Brent.

“King Everest the wolf, Ryder, is currently hiding out at my brother’s Beach Mansion on the coast line. I am on the way to meet you at our boarder.”

I didn’t respond and closed the message looking at Alex and Jamie both “I am going to need your strongest warriors. Send them to the Castle, I fear that Dexter is planning on a war. I need you to be with them Alex, leave your father to be in charge over here until you are able to return. Stop by Silver Lake, Blood Rose, and White Claw Pack and give them these. I will send a message to each Alpha. You have one week and we will return along with members of Crest Moon.”

“Crest Moon? Isn’t that Alpha Michael’s son’s pack?” Alex asked me and turned to look back down to Jamie who only nodded.

“It is, unfortunately, but his future beta is also my mates brother. People may be torn on who to follow if Alpha Michael does not fall in line.” I responded and followed with an annoyed sigh. “What a mess this is for everyone involved.”

“I will go with you to Crest Moon for support if you need me to?” Jamie offered.

“No need, I have a feeling people will comply easy enough. Especially when I tell them what has happened to their future Queen. Thank you, Jamie. I know you and Avalynn didn’t get along.” She held her hand up to stop me from talking.

“No and it was entirely my fault. My ears were poisoned by the hatred from Ryder. I was too infatuated by his power that I was too blind to see the truth. For that I could never make it better to her or you. I very much deserved that ass whopping she gave me back in Crest Moon. I was an ass. Please excuse me as I need to pack our things pretty quickly so we can get going.” She bowed her head down before turning to leave.

“She will forgive you, in time I am sure.” I called out after her.

“I can only hope.” was her response as she disappeared around a corner.

I turned, Alex waiting for me patiently to walk back. I had a very tight schedule to keep and he knew I had to head off to Crest Moon. We walked to my SUV in silence. We shook hands and he lowered his head to me.

“Thank you Alex. I will be in touch.” I told him.

“Not a problem, safe travels King Everest. If you need anything else, do not hesitate.” He responded as the door shut. We were off to Crest Moon.

Four hour car ride later we were approaching the territory of Crest Moon. Wolves surrounded us until they got the scent of who was in the car, letting us pass through. They still followed us closely, obviously curious as to what could cause King Everest to grace their presence, even if my mates brother was soon to be their beta.

When we pulled into the half circle drive Alpha Michael was already standing outside. News had spread like wildfire that my father was dead but I am hoping that is all that had spread. Seeing an excited looking Claire I assumed I was ccorrect. I told my men to keep it on the hush until proper parties were known.

When I got out and the door shut behind me without my mate exiting I saw Claire’s face drop in disappointment. I looked around and Josh was walking up and his eyes darted around, obviously looking for his sister. His face also dropping in disappointment, but only momentarily.

“Welcome King Everest, I wish this could be on better circumstances. With that said we are all very sorry to hear of the late King, your father.” Alpha Michael spoke.

My jaw muscles tightened and I inhaled deeply, “Thank you. I need to speak with you, Josh, and Claire privately.” My eyes darted to the others momentarily they seemed surprised and not in a good way.

When we walked into Michael’s office I sat down on one of the couches and motioned for them to sit as well. I let out a long sigh as I looked at all of them.

“Josh, Claire..” I paused for a moment before gathering my words and pushing back the emotion that was making it hard to speak. “Avalynn was taken by Dexter, I know where he is keeping her but he had help and Michael your son is involved.” I watched the sadness in Josh and Claire’s face. I watched Alpha Michael’s anger boil.

“Are you absolutely sure about this?” Michael asked through gritted teeth.

“I am. I have a description and a witness who knows his name, pack, everything.” I paused before continuing “He hasn’t been at Blood Moon for a while now. He was there not even a day it seems. Jamie’s mate is Alpha Alex and it seems he is wanting revenge. So he found Dexter and they have teamed up and with that he has killed my father and aided Dexter in the kidnapping of my mate.” I let out a low growl.

Michael’s fist was clenched and he shook his head. “I can’t do this. I can not kill my only son.” He looked over at Josh and Claire then back at me.

“I understand but I will need your support, regardless of who the circumstances are around. They’re raising an army to over take the Northern Territory to demolish the Southern Territory so he can be King over all.”

He sighed and looked at Josh again and I could already tell what he was thinking as he said it and knew Josh would be perfect. “Josh you have shown great promise and have flourished. I am naming you the successor amount Alpha of Crest Moon Pack, do you accept? King Everest I am asking your permission to accept this blood line to take my place effective immediately.” He looked at me with a hint of sadness in his eyes. I knew how difficult this had to be on him. He knew that his son could no longer be an Alpha. He knew his son would pay for the crimes he committed. He knew he would soon lose his son.

I nodded slightly “Of course. Josh do you accept?”

Josh was wide eyed and stuttered his words out “I-I-I d-do accept.”

“Good! Then it is settled and we shall have a ceremony tonight and I will take you and Claire and your warriors with me to the Southern Territory. We are meeting with King Brent and the escaped Lycan who has all of the information we need to get your sister back. Now, if you all would excuse me I need to let my Lycan out.” I stood and left the room running to the tree line and shifting in mid run and crashing into a tree, it collapsing to the ground.

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